Viola Davis and Sam Heughan are set to star in Paramount+’s upcoming thriller series “Ascent,” and Amy Madigan has been added to the cast. Madigan, known for “Weapons,” will play Rachel, a character described by the streamer as a former executive at Ascent Ventures and a lifelong mentor to Davis’ character, Catriona.
The outlets frame the announcement as a casting expansion to the same project. Deadline and Variety describe the series as coming from John Logan and Paramount Television Studios, and both cite the same character description from Paramount+. Deadline also adds production timing and location, saying filming is slated for next year in Los Angeles.
ComingSoon.net provides additional context by tying the news to a wider “Aunt Gladys” prequel angle, while keeping the core information consistent: Madigan’s role as Rachel and her connection to Catriona in the “Ascent” thriller.
